Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Feltham]
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Street Traders
Persons wishing to trade from a fixed site in any public
street are required to hold a licence under Sections 320 and 321
of the Middlesex County Council Act, 1944, and issued by the
local authority. There was only one street trader in the area
whose licence to sell fruit and vegetables was renewed during
the year.
Slaughter-Houses
New byelaws with regard to private slaughter-houses were
adopted by the Council and confirmed by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; they came into operation on
the 24th September.
There was no increase in the amount of slaughtering in the
area and there did not appear to be any demand for increased
facilities.
Number of slaughter-houses licensed 3
Number of slaughtermen licensed 11
Knackers Yard
There was one licensed knackers yard which was used to
only a very limited extent.